In this episode, we examine the effectiveness of political protest in the wake of the No Kings demonstrations, new polling regarding Trump’s approval rating among different voting demographics, and the prospects of the president’s removal from office. We discuss a case under consideration by the Supreme Court regarding marijuana usage and gun ownership, and the implications that arise from infringement on liberties. We also dive into a case regarding a Karen who sued her neighbor over the smell of marijuana, and relate it to many other problems currently plaguing our society.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:29 The Effectiveness of Protests
05:54 The No Kings Protests
07:01 Removing Trump From Office
10:44 Trump’s Approval Rating Poll
14:35 Supreme Court Considering Case on Marijuana Use and Gun Ownership
17:12 Rights and Limits in The Constitution
20:58 The Potential Implications of a 2nd Amendment Ruling
23:23 Karen Sues Over Marijuana Smell
29:37 Masks and Other Petty Civil Disagreements
34:22 The Pronoun Debate
36:32 Making Demands of Our Neighbors
39:11 The Value of Community and the Necessity of Integration
40:39 The Benefits of Compromise
44:26 Human Respect and Conclusions
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